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# Framework Manager

- **Company:** Sphere Solutions
- **Location:** Taunton, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Value Engineering
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/224510433/framework-manager

## About the Role

* Proven experience managing highways and/or structures frameworks or multiple civil engineering projects concurrently
 * Strong technical understanding of highways, bridges and structural maintenance works
 * Experience working under NEC forms of contract, including early warning and compensation event processes
 * Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage supply chains in a high-volume, fast-moving environment
 * Strong commercial and programme management skills
 * Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing experience
 * Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
 * Competent IT skills, including MS Office and project management tools
 * Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification (degree, HNC/HND or equivalent)
 * Full UK driving licence

## Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Framework Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of fast-paced structures and highways projects across Somerset. This role sits at the heart of a long-term civil engineering framework, requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

The successful candidate will oversee the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of framework works, working closely with clients, supply chain partners and internal teams to ensure performance targets are consistently achieved.

The Role

 * Lead and manage the delivery of highways and structures works across a live framework, including bridges, drainage, roadworks and associated civil engineering schemes
 * Act as the primary point of contact for the client, building strong collaborative relationships and ensuring framework objectives are met
 * Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
 * Coordinate internal teams including site management, engineering, commercial and planning functions
 * Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance, ensuring quality, safety and contractual compliance
 * Drive programme planning and resource allocation to meet reactive and planned work requirements
 * Monitor financial performance, forecasts and variations, working closely with commercial teams
 * Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all framework activities
 * Support early contractor involvement, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives
 * Produce performance reports and contribute to framework reviews and audits


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